Lavie & Belle Bakery Surry Hills

Surry Hills pastry purists point straight to this Bourke Street boulangerie for a proper butter-scented morning fix. You can smell the lamination from the pavement. Inside—a masterclass in traditional viennoiserie. Think shatteringly crisp pains au chocolat (never just "chocolate croissants" here) and savory ham and cheese creations heavy with rich béchamel. Francophiles in the postcode champion the moist madeleines, perfectly pulled coffee, and decadent chocolate éclairs. The trick is beating the morning rush. Coveted canelés and classic white baguettes vanish fast in this warm, community-focused space—so arrive early to secure the full lineup.